Regional Overview – Middle East 21 May 2019
Developments in the Middle East region last week included a general reduction in conflict, likely a result of the holy month of Ramadan, and increased visibility of women-led protests in Turkey and Iran.…
Regional Overview – Asia 21 May 2019
The biggest developments in the South and Southeast Asian region last week included escalating anti-Muslim riots in Sri Lanka and heavy fighting between Taliban and Afghan security forces in Afghanistan. Fighting between state forces and domestic rebel groups in Pakistan, Myanmar, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines was also recorded as were demonstrations and election-related violence in India, Indonesia, and the Philippines.…
Regional Overview – Africa 21 May 2019
Major developments for the week of May 12th include successful military offensives in Nigeria, a large reported Islamic State attack in Niger, several al Shabaab bombings in Somalia, continued violence in Democratic Republic of Congo’s North Kivu and political turmoil in Central African Republic and Sudan.…
No Home Field Advantage: The Expansion of Boko Haram’s Activity Outside of Nigeria in 2019
Since emerging in Borno State in North East Nigeria in 2009, the vast majority of Boko Haram’s violent activities have been concentrated in Nigeria. In the ten years the group has been active, more than 70% of violent events associated with the group and 80% of the associated reported fatalities have taken place in Nigeria.…
War Drums: Rising Tensions Between the US and Iran
In this infographic, ACLED Research Analyst Melissa Pavlik reviews potential flashpoints as the risk of conflict between the United States (US) and Iran escalates. © 2019 Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED).…
India Election Monitor: Phase 5
In the fifth installment of ACLED’s weekly series monitoring the Indian elections, Asia Research Manager Daniela Pollmann tracks electoral violence through the fifth phase of the vote. Find the introduction to the series and the first edition here.…
Regional Overview – Europe 15 May 2019
Last week, anti-government demonstrations in Albania escalated when a large demonstration in the capital turned violent. In Serbia, the opposition tries to regain some momentum after anti-government protest activity declined in prior weeks, and in Romania, anti-government protests are picking up surrounding an anti-corruption referendum to be held on 26 May.…
Regional Overview – Middle East 14 May 2019
Developments in the Middle East region last week included a surge in conflict along the Gaza border and increased demonstrations in Turkey and Iran related to current political events. Meanwhile, there were several updates in ongoing armed conflicts in Yemen, Iraq, and Syria.…